The rumors that Apple is planning to introduce mini-LED displays have been around for a long time. Now a well-known analyst has spoken out.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was the first to predict the introduction of mini-LED technology. At the time, he said that Apple plans to use the new screen technology in six products, including a range of Mac and iPad devices. After reporting earlier this week on Apple's suppliers in this area, Kuo now sheds more light on the matter (via According to the analyst, Epistar remains Apple's main supplier in this area, but Sanan and other suppliers will be able to integrate into the supply chain fairly quickly. While Sanan has seen rapid development of its own mini-LED capabilities, Epistar is said to have had some problems. Kuo explained that Apple has at least six iPad and Mac products with mini-LED displays in the pipeline, which are scheduled to be released by the end of 2021. At the same time, he emphasized that the first mini-LED displays to be shipped later this year are intended for the upcoming iPad Pro.
Mini-LED iPad Pro could be released in the first half of 2021
Apple's mini-LEDs will be mass-produced in 4Q20, but due to yield issues related to the production process of display module materials, 4Q20 display shipments were reduced by 50% to 300,000-400,000. We expect the mini-LED display to be used in the new iPad Pro in 4Q20.
Kuo has repeatedly stressed that the iPad Pro 12.9-inch will be the first to switch to mini-LEDs. So he is sticking to his statement. The device was originally expected in spring this year. But Apple has instead presented an updated version of the 2018 model. Kuo did not give a specific release date in today's forecast. However, it would not be unrealistic if Cupertino presented the brand new device in spring 2021. (Image: Apple)
